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When people experience emergencies on the road it’s usually auto aftermarket managers and owners who end up looking like heroes, and given the myriad forces conspiring to create more emergencies, this won’t change anytime soon. What may change is the nature of those emergencies and the way that people expect to deal with and pay for them.

While the strong demand for auto aftermarket parts and services will continue to expand, according to the latest Specialty Equipment Market Association report, it’s changed, so owners and managers seeking to capitalize on this long-awaited up tick may need to recalibrate their marketing.

Break out the barbecues, swimsuits, and fill up your gas tank because Summer Solstice is tomorrow! From an astronomical standpoint, the Summer Solstice happens when the sun is at its furthest point from the equator. Those living North of the equator enjoy the longest hours of daylight. But for many of you reading this, it’s also a huge opportunity to take advantage of an increase in consumer spending.

There I was in the parking lot walking to my car when I saw it. A beautiful yellow 2014 Camaro parked next to my Honda. It was brand new with a black racing stripe and gorgeous chrome rims. I had to take a peek inside and was impressed by the black interior and the custom sound system. Quite different from the ’71 Camaro that my high school buddy and I cruised around in trying to attract the attention of girls in their Mustangs and Darts. Much has changed in the automotive business since those carefree days in our American muscle cars, but the nameplates that we loved are making a comeback. Chevrolet has reintroduced the Camaro, Dodge has brought back the Charger and Challenger and the old reliable Ford Mustang has been reborn with a powerful new look and more robust engine. The new versions are beautiful, powerful and get much better gas mileage than the fire breathing V8 engines that we used to work on.

Why should you listen to a slimy character named Gordon Gekko, of all things? Because in 1987, he proclaimed in the blockbuster "Wall Street" that greed was good. And now 26 years later, his famous words still hold strong. As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, CrossCheck is looking back on events of the 1980s. Rake it in for yourself as we explain why Gekko’s greed could serve you well today behind your auto aftermarket counter.

A major transmission repair job can sometimes put a strain on your customers. Unexpected repairs are often difficult to pay for. Many consumers today have maxed out their credit cards or are living paycheck to paycheck. How do they afford to pay you when their transmission needs to be rebuilt? Offer them Multiple Check. The Multiple Check service from CrossCheck has benefits for you and your customers. Having Multiple Check as part of your check guarantee service lets you offer your customers payment flexibility. They get extra time to pay and, with Multiple Check guarantee, you don't have to worry about payment.

The automotive industry is the backbone of the United States economy. Although some people may think of this business sector as simply automotive manufacturing, the auto aftermarket is not, and should not be considered an afterthought. The auto aftermarket includes dealer service departments, repair shops, oil stop locations and many others. With that, check processing services stimulate sales, reduce merchant's risk and help keep the automotive aftermarket growing. In fact, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association states that motor vehicle parts manufacturers "directly employ over 685,000 Americans and are the nation's single largest manufacturing employer." With so many people working in this industry, it's easy to see why there is heavy demand for the products and services available.

Just about any business that accepts checks can benefit by putting a check approval service in place. A check guarantee service is an affordable way to accept checks with no risk. Services such as electronic check processing offer time-saving features such as "desktop" deposit through a PC. There are some businesses, though, where check services can play an important part in maximizing profitability and increasing customer service along with saving time, money and headaches.